Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He is a blessing. In your post you list he had 29 brain surgeries and 44 surgeries. By 10 months old, he had surgery on both eyes. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Grayson's implant is not a cochlear implant. They continue to do speech therapy every day, occupational. Now a teenager, Austin can barely walk and struggles every day with depression and extreme anxiety. All rights reserved. Doctors typically prescribe lubricating eye drops, eye ointments, and antibiotics to treat irritation, sores, and erosions. Now, his parents are using their scientific expertise to try to find the cause of his epilepsy. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Meet Grayson Kole Smith, a six-year-old kid from Alabama, born with severe and mysterious health issues that no one predicted. On Oct. 16, 2019, as the family drove to St. Louis for a pre-surgery appointment he got that wish and everyones hearts melted as he smiled from the loud motorcycle engines revving to his delight. Annie Jacob started volunteering with the local Angelman Syndrome Foundation walk, which will help raise money to support families with therapies and resources. I still look back on that month when Grayson was suffering in silence and wonder how a person could hurt someone so innocent and defenseless. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. His leg seemed a bit improved that day. Doctors were completely stunned. Three-year-old Grayson Clamp hears his father's voice for the first time thanks to his new auditory brain stem implant. He will have a hospital bed delivered to his home and he will be fitted with a brace for his back. At 19 months old, he stopped being able to clap or say those sounds. But he is special in his own way. Grayson has survived 36 surgeries over 6 years and has even learned to speak. Graysons condition can change in a matter of hours. Patients develop inflammatory and hematologic symptoms. "You fix the mutations essentially and then you put the patient's own cells back into their own bone marrow. He still smiles, he still plays with his brother and sister. All content from Rish Academy is intended for educational purposes only. At that time, we believed colic was behind his occasional fussiness. I checked his temperature and it was normal. Grayson was born with Aplasia Cutis and a rare genetic mutation called Adam-Oliver Syndrome (we didn't know it then). With a full criminal investigation underway, and child protective services case opened, we were sent home. He was eight years old.Grayson was born on February 15, 2013 with a multitude of congenital problems. Later, speech is limited to a few words or is absent. They discovered hehad an abnormal amount of white brain matter, but that's all the information the doctor's office provided. (SWNS), "We have always been hopeful of finding another child like Grayson but weve never been able to find anyone like him, Jenny Smith, the boys mother, told SWNS. Austin doesnt know that life isnt this hard for everyone. They still didn't have a diagnosis, but the EEG revealed that Grayson had less activities per second than a neurotypical kid, but the volts of that activity was much higher. { Tracy Bryanfrom the Children's Medical Research Institute in Sydneysaid Grayson had inherited a mutation in each copy of his telomerase gene. These links will lead to online support groups for parents, caretakers, siblings, and survivors of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Grayson, with his parents, is the family's youngest of four siblings and they call him their "miracle. They went through seven different formulas to find the one that he could tolerate. Cost:$30 for ages 12 and older, $10 for kids 11 and younger, free for people with Angelman Syndrome. Medical Daily is for informational purposes and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendation. The cornea, the transparent outer layer of the eye, is affected. They are so amazing with him. Resend Activation Email. To put it another way, a child can be born with a condition if only one parent has an aberrant gene. He didnt fully fit the criteria for everything he was tested for. As he fell forward the hardware pulled out and was causing severe pain. All the hardware down his back kept coming out so the bone started to deteriorate.. Pregnancy Complications Can Increase Mother's Risk Of Death For Decades After Delivery: Study, Men With Autism Or ADHD Slightly More Prone To Testicular Cancer: Study, Know The Gastrointestinal Health Benefits Of Soybean, Changes In Composition Of Joint Lubricant Causes Osteoarthritis, Study Says, Brain Signals Cause Gender-Specific Weight Gain Patterns: Study, What Is Hikikomori? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Hes always defied the odds since he was born. "The more time that passes [and] the more research that gets done, the more families get a better outcome.". Our mission is to provide a free, reliable and first-class education to everyone. Research conducted on him has already saved another life. Miraculously, Taylor survived those long three weeks in hospital. Grayson contracted serious infections from the hardware and since has continued to have more complications. Try again later. Please reset your password. They have seen progress. @media only screen and (max-width: 768px) { It bends light entering the eye onto the lens and shields the eye from germs and irritants. Yet again, he looked amazing. "Clinicians around the world, wherever they are, if they find patients with the same mutations, they can look it up and they can give the patients in their family an answer straight away.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The family will not return to St. Louis for another procedure. All rights reserved. Continued testing revealed a different but equally concerning condition. Grayson has had the syndrome named after him (Picture: Jenny Smith /SWNS.COM) A six-year-old . "Even the doctors were trying to figure exactly what was wrong and where it had stemmed from.". We thought he was going to die and had made plans for his funeral. Ryan Jacob estimates his family is spending $100,000 a year for Grayson's therapies. Austin was shaken near to death on December 7, 2000 when he was just 2 years old and would spend the next 2 weeks in a coma. We have been blessed with a miracle, and although Graysons future is unclear it appears promising. We were told he wouldnt survive the operation and we accepted that he was probably going to die, said Jenny. This contributes to a decline in visual acuity. He is the candle that never goes out no matter how hard you blow.. Death of five-year-old Mackay boy shapes research into rare genetic disease. . Grayson was recently admitted into the hospital in Birmingham for pain and continuous vomiting. Failed to delete memorial. To use this feature, use a newer browser. They asked us if I wanted to bring him back in that day, and I decided to give it one more day to see if it was continuing to improve, and it did continue to improve. His eyes were swollen, he was very small and he had a huge bulge on his head. My God, how did I miss that? Could be a result of the colic. These links will lead to national crime victims services that are available to victims of crimes and their caretakers. "This is where you take the cells out of the stem cells out of the bone marrow of the patient and you modify the genes in a culture dish. Graysons condition can change in a matter of hours.. Theyve done incredible with him for the 36 successful surgeries that hes had, Jenny Smith said. Below are a list of resources that are available nationally across the United States. He needs to be sitting on the couch eating Funyuns telling people how they're the best. If a parent has the disease, each child has a 50% chance of developing it as well. Eye irritation, corneal lesions, and blister-like erosions are other symptoms of Graysons Syndrome. "He was already developmentally delayed but the things he could do just become a lot worst because of his lack of oxygen," she said. Some ideas include figuring how to turn on the UBE3A gene provided by the father's side, which sits dormant, or creating the protein Angelman kids are missing. Grayson was born on 15 February 2013 to Kendyl and Jenny Smith. This results in varying degrees of reduced visual acuity. It results in abnormal material deposits in the Bowmans layer of the cornea. He was a huge Atlanta Braves fan, loved Alabama football, and enjoyed being able to spend time in the outdoors when he could.Survived by his parents Kendyl and Jennifer Smith; his brothers, Alex Witt and Slate Smith; his grandparents, Joan and Marty Otwell; his uncle, Derek Smith; his first cousin, Madilynn Smith; and his great aunt and uncle, Jan and Darrell Teal.Preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Styles and Jerri Pollard; and grandfather, Louis Mars. He recently visited the Children's Hospital of St. Louis to determine the best course of treatment to help alleviate his pain. Doctors in St. Louis want to do another surgery, a permanent fixation of Graysons neck by placing a rod all the way up his back into his skull. . I still wonder how differently things may have gone had I taken him in that day. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. While a cure was notidentified during Grayson's short lifetime, his family is hopeful for others. His family says doctors put him on end-of-life-care and told his parents Jenny and Kendyl to say their goodbyes, predicting that he would die in a month. This is incorrect as well. Few people can grasp the power of medical research as well as Ms Edmonson. }. The oldest was 9 at the time, and Grayson was our youngest at 8 weeks old. Grayson needed an electroencephalogram(EEG) to track his brain activity. He was growing at a healthy rate, and despite his spit up problems, he was gaining weight well. AAKP Patient Safety Award. Grayson's Syndrome (The Only Known Case in Human History) Special Books by Special Kids 3.36M subscribers 441K 16M views 3 years ago Grayson lives with a condition so rare it is named after. Grayson, with his parents, is the family's youngest of four siblings and they call him their "miracle." Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Doctors have begun referring to his diagnoses as "Graysons Syndrome." Learn more about managing a memorial . Funeral will be August 4, 2021 at Freedom Baptist Church.~~~~~~~~~~Received from KA #47219210Please check your facts before entering information. Fox News Flash top headlines for July 12 are here. Grayson has the most common in that his is a deletion of the gene. If you need help locating different resources available to you in your state, county, or area, please call the office at (801) 447-9360 ext 105, where we will be happy to assist you in this matter and help meet your specific needs. The buildups in Graysons Syndrome produce opaque regions in the cornea. The options were not what we expected, but we are going to take it as it comes. We never returned to our house again. Please try again later. The deposits create opaque patches that make it difficult to see clearly. "I've never seen another look like that," Len told WRAL. It is located just beneath the corneal epithelium, which is the outermost layer of the cornea. After another MRI they discovered that the bleed had evolved, and the seizures began to piggy back. There had to be more than just a growth delay, which is what all Grayson's doctors had pointed to. 6th Annual Policy Summit. Weve overcome so much and Grayson has defied odds, beyond any child that we know. These months since Grayson's diagnosis also hasbeen about understanding the reality of Angelman syndrome and the future for Grayson. Who is Grayson Kole Smith? Family Resources Parents and caretakers of victims and survivors of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma . To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Now a teenager, Austin can barely walk and struggles every day with depression and extreme anxiety. He knows everyone is different. Verify and try again. The hospital in Birmingham said another surgery was not recommended and wanted to focus on Graysons quality of life and stabilizing his back more with a brace. While Grayson, who has been dubbed a miracle by his family and doctors, has gained both his vision and hearing, his spine is now curved in a way that is crushing his lungs and stomach. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. But they're confident that as Grayson continues to work with the implant, their uncertainty will fade. Please click on a state to see a list of crime victim, disability, and support group resources specific to that state. They couldn't find out the root cause of Grayson's condition. If only one parent carries a faulty gene, a kid can inherit the condition. In 2016 when Grayson was a year and a half old, he was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation and through genetic testing, Adams-Oliver Syndrome. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. It has been one big emotional struggle for us and we know so much can happen at any time. Grayson Little had what isknown as dyskeratosis congenita and a gene mutation that had never been seen before. By the time they are teenagers they tend to stop walking. Parents and caretakers of victims and survivors of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) often have difficulty navigating the many resources available to them in the aftermath of abuse. We were sent home with a handout on newborn feeding difficulties. Try again later. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Our purpose now as Grayson's parents is to build awareness, share our . He's allergic to soy and dairy. The Jacobs realized the he was different than the other kids his age at 15 months old when they took himto a preschool program. @media only screen and (max-width: 768px) { A loss in visual acuity is the most common sign of Graysons Syndrome. National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome1433 N 1075 W, Suite 110Farmington, Utah 84025, office: (801) 447-9360fax: (801)447-9364. By 4 months old, he was able to eat an amino acid formula and started gaining weight. They had created a narrative that it was just food allergies,it was just the strabismus,and that he would catch up. Around age 9, kids with the disorder begin losing some skills. Theyve known Grayson his whole life. I was startled, confused, and clearly concerned. His will to overcome and courage to survive has brought a new meaning to life for him, and for his family. Their hope is that through therapies, aggressively managing Grayson's seizures and scientific discoveries that there will be something more to offer Grayson, and maybe it will allow him to continue to walk and maybe to unlock his speech. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. HLHS is a condition in which the left ventricle of the heart is severely underdeveloped, thus leaving him with a heart working at half capacity. But there is still a lot more work to be done. His eyes were swollen, he was very small and he had a huge bulge on his head. We sit and pray for him every single day. Grayson began to make progress. "I'm quite happy you're here!" More character than Disney world! Mum-of-four, Jenny, 39, from Ranburne, Alabama, USA, said: We have always been hopeful of finding another child like Grayson but weve never been able to find anyone like him. Eye ointments and eye drops can aid in the healing of corneal ulcers and erosions. It has been so hard for us to deal with. He came into the world happy, healthy, and beautiful. All led to a diagnosis of Angelman syndrome. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Families are coming from around Texas because it's an in-person walk instead of a virtual one like in Dallas and Houston. Graysonwas a very happy baby. Rachel Little said right from Grayson's diagnosis, they were interested in being a part of studies to find a treatment and cure. After reviewing those test results the doctor decided to do an MRI before we continued with the spinal tap. Graysons always been a fighter. Corneal edema and pain can result from lesions and erosions. We were instructed to follow up with his pediatrician the next day. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. "We were devastated.". These links will lead to childcare resources for providers and families. Routine vision examinations are usually included in well-child checkups. Grayson's first sounds came when his father, Len, repeated "Daddy loves you" over and over to his visibly astounded son. They started looking for the best people for interpreting MRIs and found a professor at the University of California Los Angeles, where Ryan Jacobwent to school. Advancements in care:Baby who received first mechanical heart pump at Dell Children's home after heart transplant. 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I returned home to the typical chaos and laughter of the 4 older children. It usually appears before the age of 20 and becomes more severe after the age of 40. A massive accumulation of blood was pressing on my 13-pound sons brain, and it was only the beginning. Blindness since birth can happen due to the inheritance of certain eye diseases, and genetic factors can play a major role in blindness since birth and other eye diseases. I was startled, confused, and clearly concerned. However, the doctors and the family havent given up on Grayson. Grayson underwent genetic testing to confirm the diagnosis, and a second genetic test confirmed which type of Angelman he had. He was born with missing a third of his skull, with a hole in his heart, blind, deaf and with severe. Graysons Syndrome is a chronic illness. I was changing his diaper and when I lifted his leg to slide the diaper underneath him he let out a blood curdling scream. 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